After breakfast, you go on a guided tour to the real treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you spend several amazing hours viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian tsars and the gem of palace architecture - Peterhof.

What's included

Full Russian visa processing service for US and Australian customers and visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries;

Accommodation in centrally located 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg;

6 nights on board the luxurious the MS Volga Dream;

Breakfasts at the hotels;

1 lunch at a Moscow restaurant and 2 lunches at St. Petersburg restaurants;

Three meals daily on board the MS Volga Dream;

Wine, beer and soft drinks served with all lunches and dinners on board;

24 hour coffee station with complementary tea, coffee and snacks;

Wi-Fi access in cabins and public areas on board the MS Volga Dream;

English-speaking professional guides and richsightseeing programs in each port of call;

All entrance fees according to the program;

4 educational lectures by respected Russian professors about Russian history and politics;

Diverse cultural program onboard including classes, concerts, dances and performances;

Airport transfers;

Port charges, local taxes, fuel surcharge;

Emergency line support during the trip.

Not included: optional tours and services, gratuities and all personal expenses.

Ship

Volga Dream Cruise Ship

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Looking for a little luxury in your life? The Russian luxury cruise ship Volga Dream is the 5-star wonderland of cruising bliss. See Russia in style as you float along the most popular route from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

Itinerary

Today you arrive in the glorious capital of Russia - Moscow! Your driver picks you up at the airport holding a sign with your name on it and transfers you to your centrally-located hotel.

The rest of the day is free, so you can either explore the fantastic center of Moscow on your own or take a good rest before the rich sightseeing program planned for the following day.

No meals included for this day.

Day 2: Tretyakov Gallery, Metro Ride & Moscow City Tour

After breakfast, you go on a guided tour to the real treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you spend several amazing hours viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.

Then you explore one of the most interesting city sites that is located deep beneath the surface - the Moscow Subway. You have a quick subway ride to taste local life and enjoy the splendid Soviet decoration of its stations.

Later you enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful Red Square, take a photo stop near the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral and see the largest Moscow department store GUM.

The rest of the day is free, so you can continue exploring Moscow on your own or take one of our optional tours (ask your travel specialist about available options).

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Day 3: Visit to the Kremlin & Armoury Chamber

This morning is devoted to the exploration of a real Russian miracle and its most famous symbol - the mighty Kremlin. Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and go on a guided tour of this historical fortress, that includes a visit to its wonderful Armoury Chamber that houses a unique collection of crown jewels, stunning coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and world-famous Fabergé eggs.

After lunch at a city restaurant, you are transferred to the river port to board your luxurious MS Volga Dream. Before accommodation in your cozy cabin, you enjoy a traditional Bread, Salt & Vodka Ceremony. In the evening you are invited to the Captain's Welcome reception and dinner on board.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 4: Uglich Sightseeing Tour

After a full day of cruising along the picturesque sceneries of the Russian countryside you arrive in the small town of Uglich, where a historically significant political turmoil known as the Times of Trouble started.

During your city tour you visit the famous Church of St. Dmitry-on-Blood, built on the site where Ivan the Terrible's son, Dmitry, was murdered in 1591, and the St. John's Church where you enjoy a fascinating concert of choral music.

After the tour you return to your ship and watch the documentary film "Construction of the Moscow Canal".

During your guided city tour you explore the Spassky Monastery where you see the icon Transfiguration of the Savior, visit the wonderful Church of Elijah the Prophet with incredible mosaic decoration, and participate in a costumed reception at the governor's house.

After the tour you return on board your ship. In the evening you can join a Costumed Russian Tea Ceremony and Russian Cooking Class.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board.

Day 6: Goritsy Sightseeing Tour

Today you arrive in Goritsy - a tiny picturesque settlement near White Lake. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery that was founded in 1397 and now houses one of the greatest collections of Russian icons in the world.

After the tour you return on board your cruise ship and enjoy Russian Dinner with Vodka tasting party.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board.

Day 7: Tour of Kizhi Island

Today you see a real miracle of wooden architecture - the fantastic Kizhi Island. During your walking tour you explore its famous Pogost including the dazzling 22-domed Transfiguration Church built without a single nail, beautiful windmills and ancient Russian wooden houses.

After returning to your ship you enjoy the Piano Concert consisting of pieces by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board.

Day 8: Svirstroy Walking Tour

Today you explore Svirstroy - a small charming village located on the 139-mile-long Svir River. Here you learn about Lodeynoye Pole town, Svirstroy village and you see the statue of Peter I on the River bank.

Then you are invited into a local resident‘s home where welcoming Svirstroy villagers offer tea with jam and pirozhki (local pies). You get to learn about Russian traditions and lifestyle and see the attractions of Svirstroy.

After the tour you return on board your cruise ship and enjoy the barbeque organized on the Open Deck.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board.

Day 9: Visit to the Hermitage & St. Petersburg City Tour

Today you arrive in St. Petersburg - the culmination of the world’s best capitals and the living museum under the open sky.

Upon arrival you meet your private guide at the pier and go to the legendary Hermitage Museum, that houses its unique collection of world art, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Thomas Gainsborough in the halls of the Winter Palace. They say that if you were to spend three minutes by each of the exhibits in the Hermitage, it would have taken you three years to see the entire exhibition. But don't worry - you have an experienced guide, who will show you the best rooms and halls of the exhibit within several hours.

After lunch at a city restaurant you enjoy a panoramic city tour around the most famous St. Petersburg attractions, that includes a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress - a burial place of almost all the Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family.

In the evening you are transferred to your 5-star hotel located in the city center.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Day 10: Trip to Peterhof & Pushkin

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian tsars and the gem of palace architecture - Peterhof.

During the tour you visit the famous Grand Palace and take a walk in the beautiful Lower Park, lavishly adorned with 176 fountains of various forms and styles and numerous gilded statues of ancient gods and heroes.

After lunch at a city restaurant you head for Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) to explore the brilliant Catherine's Palace that is a striking example of baroque architecture gifted by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I. During the tour you walk through the gorgeous parks and gardens of this outstanding palace and enjoy its gorgeous interiors, including the replica of the world-renowned Amber Room.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Day 11: Departure from St. Petersburg

This is the final day of your amazing Moscow - St. Petersburg cruise. After breakfast your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home. We hope you've enjoyed both magnificent Russian capitals and small cities lying in between and return home with lifelong memories and unforgettable impressions. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips.

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Free international economy class roundtrip airfares from JFK;

Full Russian visa processing service for US and Australian customers and visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries;

Accommodation in centrally located 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg;

6 nights on board the luxurious the MS Volga Dream;

Breakfasts at the hotels;

1 lunch at a Moscow restaurant and 2 lunches at St. Petersburg restaurants;

Three meals daily on board the MS Volga Dream;

Wine, beer and soft drinks served with all lunches and dinners on board;

24 hour coffee station with complementary tea, coffee and snacks;

Wi-Fi access in cabins and public areas on board the MS Volga Dream;

English-speaking professional guides and richsightseeing programs in each port of call;

All entrance fees according to the program;

4 educational lectures by respected Russian professors about Russian history and politics;

Diverse cultural program onboard including classes, concerts, dances and performances;

Airport transfers;

Port charges, local taxes, fuel surcharge;

Emergency line support during the trip.

Not included: optional tours and services, gratuities and all personal expenses.

Grand Hotel Europe, Saint Petersburg

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The Nevsky Prospekt is home to some of the most beautiful sites in the world. The Kazan Cathedral, the elegant Stroganov Palace, dozens of 18th-century churches with varying degrees of extravagance - and the unsurpassed hotel wonder, the five-star Grand Hotel Europe.

Looking for a little luxury in your life? The Russian luxury cruise ship Volga Dream is the 5-star wonderland of cruising bliss. See Russia in style as you float along the most popular route from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

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We enjoyed our trip to Russia and certainly all aspects of culture, history, culinary and beauty of your country.
I don't think I could report the most interesting part of the trip as all aspects were amazing from the grandeur of the most beautiful palaces, gallerias, museums, ...

It was a magnificent trip

We have just returned from our overseas trip which included the Russian Cruise you booked for us.
The cruise was most enjoyable and fulfilled our expectations – and having a suite made the voyage even more enjoyable. All travel arrangements worked well, the hotel we had in St ...

I would certainly recommend the trip to any of my acquaintances

I thoroughly enjoyed my cruise in Russia and the Baltic states, All the guides and staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. I would certainly recommend the trip to any of my acquaintances who might be interested.
I do not usually like to travel in big groups, but because the ...

Fantastic tour - Volga Dream Cruise, May 2017

Fantastic tour. Only suggestion would be to maybe substitute the visit in St Petersburg to the Mini Russia exhibit to something else more suited to the age group. Felt this was more of a family outing with kids.

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1) The hotels in St. Petersburg and Moscow were excellent as was their service. Likewise, the Volga Dream. The food was terrific too!
2) Airport taxi service was great (on time and comfortable).
3) The special trips… especially the ballet… were great.
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My Volga Dream trip was fantastic. Russia is a great place to visit and tour!

My Volga Dream trip was fantastic. Russia is a great place to visit and tour.
The time was way too short. I would like to spend more time in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The hotels were both five stars. The St Regis in Moscow was the best hotel I have ever stayed in.
My cabin on ...

Thank you for the wonderful trip!

We had a wonderful MS Volga Dream Classic St. Petersburg - Moscow trip!
The hotels in Moscow and St.Petersburg are superb and convenient to restaurants and great shopping and sightseeing.
The ship is very clean with good service and good food. The places we visited along the river ...